Mertz Gilmore Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 132872722 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Mertz Gilmore Foundation has awarded $41.3M across 1,312 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Project South. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Mertz Gilmore Foundation funds
Mertz Gilmore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, lgbtq people, rural communities, older adults, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project South GULF SOUTH GREEN NEW DEAL NETWORK | Atlanta, GA | $500K | 2022 |
| Taproot Earth GULF SOUTH GREEN NEW DEAL NETWORK | Slidell, LA | $500K | 2023 |
| Proteus Fund PIPER FUND | Amherst, MA | $265K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Mertz Gilmore Foundation
Mertz Gilmore Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Mertz Gilmore Foundation
- Does Mertz Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Mertz Gilmore Foundation fund?
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Project South, Taproot Earth, Proteus Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mertz Gilmore Foundation give in grants?
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation reported $10.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $41.3M over 1,312 grants.
- Where is Mertz Gilmore Foundation located?
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 132872722.
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